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A preview of music, film, theater, dance and more
Passionate operatic pairing Lyric Opera of Chicago will present Pietro Mascagni’s “Cavalleria rusticana” and Ruggero Leoncavallo’s “Pagliacci” from Nov. 1-23. This pair of …
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A month for giving thanks
Here we are once again, with thanks on our mind, and we have plenty to be thankful for. Having grown up or lived in the …
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Italian language friends
Even beginning Italian students tend to notice how similar many Italian words are to English. This is because most words used today in modern Italian, …
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Film about iconic stage star earns award in Toronto
Just as the Venice International Film Festival wrapped up in September with the Best Actor prize awarded to Toni Servillo for his role in Paolo …
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Why were all of my aunts named Maria?
What’s in a name? More than you know, actually. More than I know. Today’s journey shows us that names are not consistent, even though we …
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Securing your security deposit
It’s a common — and unfortunately frustrating — story for many who rent property in Italy. The lease ends, the keys are returned, everything seems …
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The value of a dollar
When I was a little kid in the Bronx, I naturally imbibed my notions of thrift from my parents and our Italian American milieu. An …
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